GeForce GTS 450 vs GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTS 450

2010Core: 783 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTS 450

106

1,337

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+652.7%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTS 450 is positioned at rank #122 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 450

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

700%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

673%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

665%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

664%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

662%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

659%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

650%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

648%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

642%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

640%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

632%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

631%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

620%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

619%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

95%

#107

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

772%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

100%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

100%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

96%

#127

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

95%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

94%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

93%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

91%

#136

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

91%

#137

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 652.7% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 450.

Insight	GeForce GTS 450	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-652.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+652.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $60), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 150.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTS 450	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+150.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTS 450 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 450 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTS 450

The GeForce GTS 450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $129.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTS 450 scores 1,337 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 652.7%. The GeForce GTS 450 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,337	10,064+653%
Architecture	Fermi	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	192	2560+1233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6013 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1376%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	256 KB	960 KB+275%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 450	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTS 450 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTS 450) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	—	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	—	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 450 draws 106W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 51.7% difference. The GeForce GTS 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	106W-41%	180W
Recommended PSU	400W	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	12.6	55.9+344%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 450 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTS 450 costs 66.7% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.8 (GeForce GTS 450) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 151% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).